Are you ready to explore the nuances of age-gap relationships? Look no further than our carefully curated list of the best films about older woman and younger man relationships, released over the last years. From forbidden romances to unconventional love stories, these films showcase the complexity and intensity of May-December relationships. Our list is sorted by release date, giving you a chronological journey through this captivating genre. So get ready to dive into these unforgettable stories of love, passion, and unexpected connections!
10. Rendez-Vous (2015)
Simone, 34 years old, inherits a dilapidated farmhouse in France and dreams to turn it into a bed and breakfast with her husband Eric and their two children. As rebuilding gets underway, she finds herself lured into a torrid affair with a contractor, Michel, 20 years old. Slowly, she loses control of her life and her French dream turns into her worst nightmare.
9. Schweigeminute (2016)
Schweigeminute (2016) is a poignant tale of a forbidden love between a young student and his teacher set in a sleepy fishing port on the Baltic Sea during the early 1960s. Eighteen-year-old Christian falls in love with his new English teacher, Stella Petersen, and they discover a shared attraction of incredible intensity in the dune and seascape far away from the small town. However, in public, Stella ignores him and tries to keep their relationship a secret because in those days, a relationship between a student and teacher was considered a scandal. Their romantic affair becomes a huge problem for everyone involved when school starts again, and they face challenges from both Christian’s mother’s outrage and societal norms. While Christian dreams of a future together with Stella, she begins to rethink and withdraw from him. Fate intervenes and makes the decision for them in this timeless love story. Adapted from the classic novel of the same name by Siegfried Lenz, Minute of Silence is a German TV film directed by Thorsten M. Schmidt.
8. In Bed with Victoria (2016)
Victoria is a thirty-something, a beautiful Parisian criminal lawyer who also happens to be a self-involved workaholic sex-addict, and who’s struggling to raise her two daughters. She is canny and cynical but on the verge of an emotional breakdown. She attends a wedding party where she encounters her ex-husband, a former drug dealer, and her sexy loser friend Vincent. Feeling completely torn apart by the pressure from all sides, she is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Eventually, however, Victoria rediscovers her own desires and experiences love again.
7. Souvenir (2016)
Souvenir is a beautiful and heartfelt romance film that tells the story of Laura, a former European singer who is now working at a pâté factory and struggling to find meaning in her life. One day, she meets a much younger colleague, a boxer named Jean, and the two begin to develop a close relationship. Despite their age difference and the disapproval of others, Laura and Jean fall deeply in love and decide to pursue Laura’s dream of making a comeback as a singer. Directed and co-written by Bavo Defurne, Souvenir is a touching and poignant exploration of love, aging, and the power of music to inspire and transform our lives.
6. Krystal (2017)
KRYSTAL is a comedic drama about a young man who has never had a drink in his life. Upon meeting the woman of his dreams – an ex-hooker-stripper-junkie-alcoholic – he joins her Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to hopefully connect with her, despite the fact that he has never had a drink in his life. In order to have even a hint of a chance, he must face his own demons and learns what it truly means to grow up.
5. Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017)
Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is a heartwarming romance film released in 2017. The movie tells the real-life story of Hollywood actress Gloria Grahame who falls in love with a younger man, Peter Turner. Despite the challenges and complications of their age difference, their romance blossoms and wanes over time. Through it all, fate brings them together and forces them to confront the realities of their lives. Based on the memoir of the same name by Peter Turner, the film takes the viewers on a journey through the actress’s final days, as she faces the devastating consequences of stomach cancer. A beautiful love story that transcends time, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is a must-watch for all romance enthusiasts.
4. Ambivalentnost (2018)
Two young psychiatry students and friends perceive life differently. One wants to do the right thing. The second wanys to experiment. One is a diligent student. The second is a troublemaker. It’s a pity they both have one passion – Katherina. Will their friendship stand the test of passion for the woman? This is an intriguing story about an unusual love triangle and that madness is closer than it seems.
3. Before the Dawn (2019)
Before the Dawn is a 2019 drama film that tells the story of a high school teacher named Lila Kendy who finds herself in a taboo romance with one of her students. After moving to a new town to start over following her divorce, Lila becomes attracted to a student, leading to complications that she could never have anticipated. The film’s production values are exceptional, with its visual and audio elements contributing to a cinematic experience that fully immerses the viewer in the story. Despite its controversial subject matter, Before the Dawn is a well-crafted film that explores the complexities of relationships and the consequences of forbidden love. The chemistry between the two leads, Alana de Freitas and Jared Scott, is palpable and their performances are nuanced and powerful. While some may find the student-teacher relationship uncomfortable, the film ultimately asks thought-provoking questions about love, power, and responsibility. Overall, Before the Dawn is a beautifully made film that leaves a lasting impression on its viewers.
2. Queen of Hearts (2019)
Anne, a successful lawyer lives in a beautiful modernist home with her two daughters and physician husband, places both her family and career at risk when she embarks on an affair with her young stepson. What initially seems like a liberating move for her soon turns into a disturbing story of power, betrayal, and responsibility with devastating consequences.
1. Pool (2020)
23-year-old Johan lives a lazy life in Nice on the French Riviera, supported by Celeste, an elderly ex-actress who has fallen for his handsome looks. It’s a life in leisure and luxury, but memories of Johan’s teenage years come back to haunt him – A sense of threat grows stronger, while desire and fear are put into play by the controlled but helpless people in this treacherously glamorous world. Based upon the bestselling novel by Per Hagman.
